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Boulder Opal and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.75-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Granular  

Cleavage
None  
no true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaCO3  

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Boulder Opal and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Ammolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Boulder Opal and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Boulder Opal and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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